The World Ophthalmic Education Colloquium (WOEC) series of symposia and workshops spotlight a variety of educational techniques during the 2014 World Ophthalmology Congress. The WOEC symposia are designed for a diverse audience from trained educators to practicing ophthalmologists interested in education.

View the full list of the WOEC symposia and the full scientific program, by visiting the WOC2014 Scientific Program Grid. Register now to join us during the WOC. We hope to see you at the World Ophthalmic Education Colloquium during the WOC2014 in Tokyo!

Accessible worldwide at all times, the online assessment emphasizes the basic and practical ophthalmology learned in the first year of training. Candidates can use books or search engines to answer 84 four-option questions based on statements or scenarios, many with pictures or videos. Up to 20 minutes are allowed per question, and results are received immediately upon completion. A confidence indicator method of scoring questions rewards those assured of their knowledge.

In addition to being a resource for learners, the ICO Foundation Assessment is an excellent introduction to the ICO educational programs and examinations, as it is both a learning and assessing experience. Additionally, those who successfully pass the ICO Basic Standard and Advanced Exams receive special consideration of their applications to ICO Fellowship opportunities.

HeadNeckBrainSpine is a website intended for those interested in neuro-radiology anatomy and learning from neuroradiology cases. The site includes anatomy modules, over 400 cases, and flashcard questions and answers targeted to residents.

This site from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) describes the Project Eyemovie: a simulation of various vision conditions, such as blurry vision, glare, ghosting, loss of contrast, retinal detachment, and hemianopia. The site offers an objective way to see the effects of various eye defects to the visual perception of a patient. The tool can be utilized to simulate before and after scenarios as they occur in situations like cataract and refractive laser surgery.

MedEdWorld Courses offer information about a wide range of medical education courses and workshops, both face-to-face and at a distance. PhD-level and Health Professions Education (HPE) courses are now being added.

This blog by Dr. Sam Tapsell provides short videos on different topics for teaching medical students and residents how to use the Amsler grid, and how to assess and register visual fields, among other neuro-ophthalmological tests.

WOC2018: 16–19 June 2018 in Barcelona, Spain

The World Ophthalmology Congress® of the International Council of Ophthalmology will include a scientific program of over 350 sessions addressing all subspecialties and related interests in ophthalmology.

Revenues from the WOC help support ICO programs, including ophthalmic education, society and leadership development, and advocacy.